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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.84, 32,731.41 and 13,109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.84, 32,731.41 and 13,109.47 is: 18,089.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.84 : 32,731.41 = 13,109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.84/32,731.41 = 13,109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.84x = 32,731.41 × 13,109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.84x = 429,091,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,091,437.45/23,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.98

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